Beef
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25) to discuss Ireland’s live export market.
IFA national livestock chairperson Declan Hanrahan has slammed what he called "relentless" beef price cuts.
The cattle trade at Kilkenny Mart remains strong overall, despite some easing in prices for heavier stock in recent weeks.
This week's factory beef price reductions hit the mart trade recently with forward and factory-fit heifers back by €50-80/head in cases.
The average Irish 'R3' steer price has slipped 10c/kg below the EU average price, the latest data...
The 45th Annual Fatstock Show and Sale took place over the past two weekends at Carnew Mart in Co....
The average slaughter age for heifers increased slightly in 2025, while the average for male cattle declined to 2023 levels.
This week's factory quotes for beef cattle have seen price offers remain firm despite concerns on the impact of bluetongue.
With the first few sales of the new year now behind them, farmers and mart managers are starting to get an idea of what 2026 could have in store for cattle prices.
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Upbeat prices as 2025 draws to a close may have slightly balanced out the concerns some farmers...
Rural Life
Upbeat prices as 2025 draws to a close may have slightly balanced out the concerns some farmers have about what the New Year could ring in.
Good weather, good yields and strong prices mean many farmers in the run up to Christmas Day are looking back on 2025 as not a bad year.
This week's factory quotes sees beef price offers continue to decline as the last full week of 2025 gets underway.
Agri-Business
A 43% jump in cattle prices is the "main factor" behind a €828 million increase in livestock values this year according to CSO.
Finished cattle prices are forecast to "increase marginally" in 2026 according to a new report published by Teagasc economists.
Cow price quotes have continued to decline at most outlets, with offers back 50c/kg in some cases since the end of October.
Factories have moved to reduce some of the higher cattle price offers for this week but what...
Weanling bulls peaked at prices above €7.00/kg at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow's most recent weanling sale on Wednesday
Agricultural output prices increased by 15.5% in the 12 months to August 2025, new figures from the...
"Have weekly cattle sale numbers in marts peaked or are there larger sales still to come?" asked by Kilkenny Mart auctioneer George Candler
Wavering consumer demand in response to steep price inflation 'may limit upward movement' in UK cattle prices according to report.
According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef...
The mart trade for cattle over the weekend seen prices for some categories of stock easing a little...
